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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

V29 DESMOT history

V29 DES is a blue diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 91,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

V29 DES blue Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,975 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 DES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 DES was last recorded at 91,975 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,975 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,975 miles
  • 2024 – 86,079 miles
  • 2023 – 84,549 miles
  • 2022 – 80,499 miles
  • 2021 – 75,640 miles
  • 2020 – 71,121 miles
  • 2019 – 67,260 miles
  • 2018 – 60,386 miles
  • 2017 – 53,837 miles
  • 2016 – 51,476 miles
  • 2015 – 46,614 miles
  • 2014 – 39,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,975 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,975 miles
    Test number
    736227119350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,975 miles (+5,896)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,975 miles
    Test number
    520639608953
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass86,079 miles (+1,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,079 miles
    Test number
    773315428202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass84,549 miles (+4,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,549 miles
    Test number
    564686872620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass80,499 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,499 miles
    Test number
    632604164905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,607 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,607 miles
    Test number
    651685201943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,640 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,640 miles
    Test number
    367949392509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,454 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,454 miles
    Test number
    326269070685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,121 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,121 miles
    Test number
    472818004857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,260 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,260 miles
    Test number
    133478181057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,122 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    64,122 miles
    Test number
    946635289286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,386 miles (+6,549)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,386 miles
    Test number
    366801260228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,837 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,837 miles
    Test number
    339875505885
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  14. Fail53,735 miles (+2,259)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    819444110381
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass51,476 miles (+4,862)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,476 miles
    Test number
    944390756991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,614 miles (+6,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,614 miles
    Test number
    226243051717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass39,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,948 miles
    Test number
    567325294298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 DES

Does V29 DES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 DES is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V29 DES?
The MOT on V29 DES is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 DES done?
V29 DES was recorded at 91,975 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,679 miles a year.
Has V29 DES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 DES has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V29 DES ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V29 DES find?
V29 DES passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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